Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022
Margaret Houseworth
Margaret H. (Peg) Houseworth, age 97, of Celina Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 19 2022 in Naples, Florida.
She was born in Chester, Pa On April 13 1924 to William Sr. and Mary (Feeley) DeVore. On January 5 1946 Margaret was united in marriage with Stanley W. Houseworth and they were happily married for 26 years.
In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband, Stan, a son Michael J. Houseworth and her brothers and sisters in law, William Jr (Agnes) DeVore and John (Irene) DeVore.
Margaret is survived by a son Patrick (Patricia) Houseworth of Celina. Daughters Marty (Patrick) Hemmelgarn, Celina, and Kelly (Michael) Madsen of Naples, Florida. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren: Lori Wentzel, Holli Langford, Anissa, Sam & Hal Houseworth, Megan Hemmelgarn, Molly Shreffler, and Mikki Raxlin. Nine great children: Olivia Rader, Emily & Ian DeLoach, Kasyn, Kamdyn & Kruz Houseworth, Lilly and Luke Shreffler, and Rose Raxlin and her grandpups Alfie & Belle.
Margaret graduated with the class of 1942 from P.S. DuPont High School Wilmington, Delaware. She retired from Huffy Mfg.Co in 1989 after 27 years of service. Margaret traveled extensively after her retirement and wintered in Florida the past 30 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, & great grandmother. Margaret was a hard working, compassionate, strong woman who loved her family dearly.
Margaret's celebration of life will be held from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 25th 2022 at Romer's Hall, 1100 S. Main St., Celina OH 45822. All friends and family are invited to join & share in the celebration.
Memorial donations may be directed to the Mercer County District Library, 303 N.Main St., Celina, Ohio, in Margaret's name, or the charity of your choice.
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